A great meeting!

Trail runner and social educator, Lawrence Laughery joined our ambassador team this year!

Recently injured, he tells us about his journey and his recovery program.

Algorigin: Tell us about it  your story, where are you from  ?

Lawrence: Originally from the United States, I was born in Vevey and grew up in Villars-sur-Ollon in the canton of Vaud. My parents raised my brothers and me in an idyllic setting for outdoor activities. From a young age, I felt comfortable with the technical trails of the mountains. As a teenager, I took a step back from sports and nature, only to return to them a few years later when I felt a lack of it. Four years ago, I gently got back into running and two years later I discovered the discipline of "  trail running  "Today I am part of the Swiss team.  Compressport .

HAS :  What are the most important personality traits or physical abilities for a trailer, in your opinion?

L :  Trail running is an exciting, demanding and strategic discipline. It is open to anyone who wants to experience an adventure and push their limits. However, there are important things to know before setting off. You have to like being alone sometimes and have the will to fight with yourself. Succeeding in linking our physical abilities and our mental state is a challenge and requires deep self-knowledge. Good training and muscular strength will take us far, but a steely mind will take us even further. Knowing your strengths, weaknesses and nutritional needs allows for an optimal strategy to succeed in your race. It goes without saying that love for the mountains, nature and respect for volunteers and our competitors is part of the trail spirit.

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HAS :  You recently had an accident, would you like to tell us about it?  ?

L :  During a long training run, I stumbled downhill and caught myself with my right leg extended. I stayed for a good half hour waiting for first aid. I fractured my fibula, the tibial plateau but I saved my cruciate ligaments. They quickly operated on me and inserted a plate with screws to straighten the tibia and put it back at its correct height. I have to end my 2019 season and wait until September to be able to attack the trails again.

HAS :  Can you tell us about your recovery?  ? What are you doing to get back in shape as quickly as possible?  ?

L :  One of the first things I thought about for optimal recovery was my nutrition.  I know the power of food  and with my nutritionist, we established a recovery plan with the foods to favor. I use Algorigin micro nutrition to complete this program. I am doing a cure of AFA Klamath organic , known to repair the body by releasing stem cells. I continue to take  Organic spirulina  and a cure of Spirulina Elixir  for a boost of energy. I rest a lot, I accept the injury, I digest and I move forward as best I can. The injury is an adventure parallel to a race  : I am looking forward to crossing the finish line but I will remember the journey I have experienced since I left the starting line.It's an emotional roller coaster, there are ups and downs, joy and frustration, but I'm still moving forward, my morale is high.

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HAS :  Have you felt the effects of the algae?  ?

L :  I have been supplementing my diet with Algorigin algae for over a year now. However, I was doing it randomly at first and my intake was not very regular.  Since I met  Pauline Nouvellet, the micronutritionist  Algorigin, I have a detailed plan with the algae to favor before, during and after the effort. Today I feel more energetic, more alert and recovery is shorter. It is important to remember that food supplementation does not replace a good basic diet.

HAS :  How did you find out about Algorigin?  ?

L :  I got to know Algorigin through  Diego Pazos, Swiss ultra trail runner. I already knew the virtues of spirulina but the one I was taking before was not of such good quality. I was especially looking for a Swiss brand, respectful of the environment and I found my happiness with Algorigin. The team is great  and we share common values  !

HAS :  What message do you want to convey to athletes who are not yet familiar with Algorigin?

L :  When I talk to other athletes about algae supplementation, I regularly get the response: “  I prefer to eat well and nourish myself properly so as not to have to take food supplements.  ". I understand this way of thinking and I completely agree with it. However, we have reached a point where this is not enough. Our agricultural land produces food with a less rich nutritional intake (in iron, magnesium, amino acids, vitamin D, omega 3, etc.). The production method also plays a determining role in the quality of the products. Natural food supplementation is a response to this problem. It goes beyond sports performance, it is giving your body what it needs. It is natural, it is not doping and no addiction is created.